Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kinsman

[ˈkʰɪnz.mən]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.68 in modern English

Syllables: kins-man
IPA: [ˈkʰɪnz.mən]

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A male relative.

name

Example Sentences

"And I, the nearest kinsman of the Earl of Windsor, was to propose his election."

Etymology

From Middle English kynnesman, equivalent to kin + -s- + -man.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Prefix: kin
Root: kynnesman
Suffix: -s-

Inflected Forms

kinsmen (plural) Kinsmans (plural)

Derived Forms

kinsmanly kinsmanship

Frequently Paired Words

kinswoman

Questions

How do you pronounce kinsman?: The recorded pronunciation is [ˈkʰɪnz.mən].
What does kinsman mean?: A male relative.
Where does kinsman come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce kinsman

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